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Westside Happenings

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Hinano Venice, LA Galaxy Foundation, and Cosmo invite you to a Beach Clean Up and Watch Party on June 14th!

Here is a message from Hinano Cafe: Beers, burgers & soccer! Cruise over to Hinano at 1:30PM — one of the official @lagalaxy watch... Read More...

In the VP Spotlight: Movie Club

Today the VP Spotlight shines on psych rock band Movie Club! No rules sound scapes, ambient, psychedelic, visual journeys without words, ca... Read More...

Registration is open for the Venice Beach Conquer the Pier run on July 19th! A fast 5K & 1 Mile Race/ Walk.

Join us as you start and finish on the Venice Beach Half Mile Pier! Join us for a unique experience with access to fitness expo, sampli... Read More...

Join Venice Paparazzi June 21st at Councilwoman Traci Parks 3rd Annual Venice Beach Takeover: Paul Rodriguez Go Skateboarding Day

Head to the Windward Plaza/Skatepark area on June 21 for skateboarding contests, live music, open skateboarding activities, and more at Coun... Read More...

Venice Paparazzi Partners with IKE Smart City to Bring a Photo Booth at Venice Summer Fest on June 21st. Join us!

Venice Summer Fest is your go-to celebration for the first day of summer — a free, all-ages community event that brings together the best of... Read More...

Venice Paparazzi to host a fun photo booth at Main Street Summer Soulstice Festival on June 21st. Let’s go!

A message from Main Street Santa Monica: Get ready to kick off summer! Mark your calendars for the annual Summer Soulstice Festival on Main... Read More...

Venice Paparazzi rolled out the red carpet for the Airport Marina Counseling Service’s Spring into Well Being Celebration. View pics!

A message from AMCS' CEO Eden Balis! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 2025 AMCS Spring Celebration Exceeds Goal, Raising Over $350,000! We would lik... Read More...

Celebrate National Rosé Day with all things rosé at the 3rd Annual Rosé on Rose Wine Fest on Venice’s Rose Avenue on Saturday, June 14th.

Experience the eclectic Venice vibe that Rose Ave. is known for with this progressive rosé crawl and street fest from 1-6pm, with the offici... Read More...

Calling all skateboarders! Sign up now for the June 14th SUPER PATCH REVOLUTION Skate Series. 1st place walks away with $25,000

Here is a message from Super Patch! SKATEBOARDING DOESN'T NEED AN ENERGY DRINK. IT NEEDS A REVOLUTION. The industry sold ou... Read More...

Calling all artists, performers, and DJs! Sign up now to be part of the June 19th Venice Art Crawl!

The Joy of Summer and Art in Venice. This vibrant event will showcase local talent and transform this section of Venic... Read More...

2025 Los Angeles Fire Dept. Fire Station 63 Pancake Breakfast: View Pics by Venice Paparazzi

It was a beautiful, sunny, Saturday morning in May one of the best events of the year! The 19th annual Fire Station 63 pancake breakfast br... Read More...

15th Annual WAVE Awards: View pics by Venice Paparazzi

Local educators were honored in style at a red carpet soiree, under the stars, at the California Yacht Club. The Venice community came out ... Read More...

Bring the kiddos to the Venice Farmer’s Market for a fun day of storytelling and crafts on June 13th.

The Venice Library to host stories and fun food- themed crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market on June 13th. A message from the Venice Farmer... Read More...

Live Music, DJs, & Nightlife

Bands, DJ's, & Comedy

This Week at The Venice West: Open Mic, Margo Cilker, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers, Chuck Prophet, and more

June is the jam and The Venice West is where the party is! Pull up for live vibes and killer shows! Reservations, tickets, and more info ... Read More...

This Week at Gin Rummy: Tiki Disco, Joel at the Disco, Ian Reiss, Happy Hour 7 Days, Trivia, Sports, BBQ, and more

The Warehouse Restaurant this Week: Rory Seldon, Unkle Monkey, DJ Charlie Salsa, Happy Hour, and more

Owa this Week: Ecuamonkian Quartet, DJ Dansby, DJ British, Happy Hour, Flower/Coffee Pop Up, and more

This Week at The Penmar: Sunset Sessions, Neighbors Night, Sports on The Jumbotron, and more

Live at Hinano Cafe this Week: Falling Upstairs, Cute Girls, and Rayford Brothers

New to the Thursday nights in Venice! Music Open Mic at Hama Sushi.

High Rooftop Lounge DJs this Weekend: Olli Willard, Nomadic, Darien Newton, Darci Does, and Justin Barbara

Fitness & Wellness

Gyms, Spas, Recovery & More!

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BOD use innovative technology, such as DEXA and PHY scans as well as a Fitness Panel, to provide clients with their body composition data ... Read More...